In 1934 Jean Batten flew solo from England to Australia, achieving the fastest time for a woman pilot. She is pictured (left) with Governor-General Lord Bledisloe and Lady Bledisloe at Rongotai airport, Wellington, on a visit to New Zealand after her epic flight. Two years later she broke all records, by both men and women, for the England–Australia flight.
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My great Aunt is Jean Batten,
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31 May 2023
Whilst there is no conclusive
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30 August 2013
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